--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It was my fault, too,” he continues. “I…" description: "\"“It was my fault, too,” he continues. “I got him killed.” “That’s not true.” “It is. Five kicked my ass and I couldn’t help myself. Had to keep talking..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b03/pittacus-lore-1736_killed_it-was-my-fault-too-he-continues-i-got-h_1205406.jpg" --- # It was my fault, too,” he continues. “I got him killed.”… ![“It was my fault, too,” he continues. “I got him killed.” “That’s not true.” “It is. Five kicked my ass and I couldn’t help myself. Had to keep talking, had to show him. It should’ve been me. You know it; I know it; Marina damn sure knows it.” quote by Pittacus Lore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b03/pittacus-lore-1736_killed_it-was-my-fault-too-he-continues-i-got-h_1205406.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b03/pittacus-lore-1736_killed_it-was-my-fault-too-he-continues-i-got-h_1205406.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b03/pittacus-lore-1736_killed_it-was-my-fault-too-he-continues-i-got-h_1205406.jpg) > ““It was my fault, too,” he continues. “I got him killed.” “That’s not true.” “It is. Five kicked my ass and I couldn’t help myself. Had to keep talking, had to show him. It should’ve been me. You know it; I know it; Marina damn sure knows it.”” [Pittacus Lore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pittacus-lore/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker confesses shared guilt and helplessness, revealing deep remorse and a desire for accountability. **In simple terms:** He admits fault and feels powerless. Key Takeaway Acknowledge responsibility and seek redemption. Themes guilt accountability remorse Mood somber introspective Type literary emotional When to use this quote - confession - interpersonal conflict - self‑reflection Key Concepts Moral responsibility psychological burden Questions to Reflect On - How does admitting guilt affect relationships? - Can remorse lead to positive change? 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